What is next step in imac for me

I have an older imac  2 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo and know I need to step up but cost is a huge factor.....if going on ebay, what would be my next step up?

Yeah,
I am not big on buying any Mac from eBay.
You simply don't know what you're getting into, some sellers don't include the Mac's original OS discs and no one on eBay can offer any acceptable warranty period.
If you are looking at purchasing a "newer" used iMac, there are reputable Mac resellers that sell used Macs at slightly higher than used market prices, but you generally get a used Mac with some warranty and/or extended warranty time. The reputable resellers usually spend time to quality check the used Mac for reliable operation and condition. Better resellers also have a warranty period of, at least, 30 days. Some resellers have a 90 day warranty and offer an extended 90 day warranty. So, you'll have 6 months or warranty time in case something goes bad with a Mac within that time.
What is your spending budget for a newer iMac?
If you are looking to upgrade to a newer, used iMac, look at models from 2008 to perhaps 2010-2011 models.

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